Nantwich Town Women wrapped up their pre-season preparations in style with a 5–2 home win over Winsford Town Ladies FC.
The Dabbers went into half-time 2–1 ahead thanks to a sharp brace from Amanda Fallon.
They turned up the heat after the break, with Fallon completing her hat-trick and captain Levi Lander and Libby Bulkeley also finding the net.
Manager Dan Mellor was full of praise for the squad.
He said: “Pre-season has been about more than just fitness, it’s been about building on our identity, sharpening our game, and learning to trust each other in every moment.
“We’ve tested ourselves, responded to challenges, and finished with performances that show the hunger and quality in this group.
“Every player has put in the work, and you can feel the belief growing in the squad.
“Now, with the season opener just around the corner, we’re ready to compete, to fight for every ball, and to show exactly what this team is all about.”
The Dabbers head into the 2025/26 campaign with confidence after a history-making season.
They stormed to the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division title – winning 15 out of 16 matches and finishing nine points clear at the top.
They also made headlines with an electrifying Women’s FA Cup run to the First Round Proper, plus a Semi-Final appearance in the CWYFL Challenge Cup.
Now stepping up to Tier 6 of the women’s football pyramid – the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South – the Dabbers are ready for fresh challenges against new league rivals including AFC Crewe, Altrincham, Chester, Ellesmere Port Town, Macclesfield FC, Manchester Laces, Runcorn Linnets, Warrington Town, and Wirral Phoenix.
The first fixture in their new division comes this Sunday August 17, at home against Altrincham FC Women at the Swansway Stadium. Kick-off is 2pm.
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(Story by Jonathan White, pictures by Peter Robinson)
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